Latest threads in Climate Control

Why won't my Traiden mini split vents close right away anymore?

My niece was playing with the remote earlier and must have hit a random button because my AC is acting really strange n...

5 1mo

CedarEcho

5 1mo CedarEcho

How I finally solved cooling issues — steps that actually worked

If you are dealing with an outdoor unit that just won't cool your place down even when the sun goes down, you really ne...

4 1mo

AnvilBuilder475

4 1mo AnvilBuilder475

Thoughts on DIY 3-hose mods for small portable ACs?

I’ve been messing around with my small portable AC lately trying to convert it into a dual-hose system, but I ended up...

6 1mo

RunnerCliff_1958

6 1mo RunnerCliff_1958

How I finally solved window AC leaks — steps that actually worked

Dealing with a window unit that spits water back into your apartment is honestly the worst, expecially when you're alre...

3 1mo

FlintKeeper

3 1mo FlintKeeper

Why is my Hisense portable AC blowing cold air but not actually lowering the room temp?

I recently picked up a Hisense AP-12CRARNXS01 portable unit and I am honestly stumped. It is clearly blowing out cold a...

5 1mo

DriftFrost

5 1mo DriftFrost

Spent the weekend cleaning out my Midea Duo and learned a lot

I decided to finally crack open my Midea portable unit after two years to clear out some dust buildup, but I ended up f...

5 1mo

EmberFox

5 1mo EmberFox

Why isn't my through-the-wall AC draining any water?

I’ve got two 12,000 BTU GE units cooling my two-bedroom condo in Denver, and while they seem like solid machines, the h...

4 1mo

SlateKeeper88

4 1mo SlateKeeper88

Why is my 8,000 BTU dual-hose mod making the compressor hum so loud?

I’ve been messing around with a DIY dual-hose mod for my 8,000 BTU Antarctic Star unit because the negative pressure fr...

5 1mo

MakerBasalt

5 1mo MakerBasalt

Finally figured out why my Carrier unit was dripping water after shutoff

I spent the last few days obsessively watching the condensation on my outdoor unit because I was worried about a leak....

5 1mo

LynxDrift_1971

5 1mo LynxDrift_1971

Thoughts on sizing for humidity vs. raw cooling speed?

I've been looking at upgrading my current unit because it struggles a bit when the afternoon sun hits the back windows,...

6 1mo

storm_crest

6 1mo storm_crest

Is it normal for my exterior unit to leave streaks on the siding?

I've been looking at my outdoor AC unit lately because it's mounted right next to my bedroom window on a metal bracket....

3 1mo

RavenTom49

3 1mo RavenTom49

Is my DIY dual hose mod actually supposed to run this hot?

I finally got around to setting up that intake box mod everyone talks about to stop the negative pressure in my bedroom...

6 2mos

ForgeWalker59

6 2mos ForgeWalker59

Finally threw in the towel on my Daikin install and learned an expensive lesson

I spent over eighty grand putting a top-tier Daikin setup into my new custom build, thinking I was buying the absolute...

5 2mos

CliffScout_1975

5 2mos CliffScout_1975

How I finally solved cooling my room — steps that actually worked

I spent a long time being nervous about those single-hose portable units after hearing everyone talk about how ineffici...

3 2mos

MossScout908

3 2mos MossScout908

How do I vent my Danby 12k dual hose through a permanent wall port?

I just picked up that 12,000 BTU Danby inverter unit from Costco for my workshop beacuse I relly needed the dual hose s...

3 2mos

ArrowKit58

3 2mos ArrowKit58

Climate Control

Worth reading in Climate Control